After Transmigrating into a Ridiculous Alpha, I Saved My Aloof Omega Wife - Chapter 70

Cheng Jianli was still dazed from having a genuine kiss stolen from her when Jiang Muyan, unsatisfied, pressed further.

She pinched Cheng Jianli’s snow-white chin, her entire body leaning in with a heavy weight. Before Cheng Jianli could even speak, Jiang Muyan’s lips brushed against her cheek again.

Between peppering kisses, she murmured, “Hehe, wifey, you’re so cute.”

Cheng Jianli had assumed Jiang Muyan’s “proof” was just a joke, but she was dead serious. Cheng Jianli had never experienced anything like this, the kisses came too fast, too urgent.

She quickly turned her head away, but Jiang Muyan followed the motion, trailing kisses along her pale cheek to her ear, her tongue circling the earlobe before sliding down to the delicate curve of her neck.

She alternated between sucking and biting, leaving Cheng Jianli’s skin flushed and tender. Overwhelmed, Cheng Jianli could only grip Jiang Muyan’s shoulders for balance.

Jiang Muyan’s hands slid lower, tracing the cool dip of her waist before tugging at the hem of the T-shirt Cheng Jianli had just managed to straighten.

Cheng Jianli couldn’t tell if Jiang Muyan was sober, drunk, or simply lost in the haze of pheromones.

If it was just pheromones clouding her judgment, that would be easy to explain after all, their compatibility was a staggering 99%. Especially since Jiang Muyan had just undergone differentiation, exposure to her scent could easily trigger a rut.

The thought stirred an odd discomfort in Cheng Jianli, and she pushed Jiang Muyan away with faint resistance.

She knew she didn’t want a relationship where feelings were assumed without words, where things just happened.

She didn’t want Jiang Muyan to like her just because of pheromones.

In that fleeting moment, Cheng Jianli realized something terrible.

She seemed to care far too much about Jiang Muyan’s affection.

It was already 3 a.m., the rustling of fallen leaves blending with the wind, rattling the old window frames.

Jiang Muyan blinked in confusion after being pushed away. “Wifey, didn’t you ask me to prove it? Why are you pushing me away?”

Cheng Jianli stayed silent, only gazing at her with flushed cheeks, made even more striking by the lingering kisses.

Jiang Muyan’s once-clear eyes now swam with drowsy intoxication, tinged with exhaustion. She shyly wrapped her arms around Cheng Jianli again, clinging like a spoiled child. “Why do you keep staring at me? It’s making me shy.”

Cheng Jianli: “…”

Having been falsely accused like this so often, Cheng Jianli had long given up on explaining.

If anyone was staring, it was Jiang Muyan far more than Cheng Jianli ever did.

“Aren’t you tired?” Cheng Jianli murmured softly. “You should sleep.”

“Oh, right!” Jiang Muyan’s thoughts came and went quickly. After nearly two hours of differentiation, she was long overdue for rest.

Hazily, she mumbled, “Did you change into pajamas? You’re wearing so little.”

Cheng Jianli replied, “I’m just sleeping in this T-shirt.”

Jiang Muyan let out an “Oh,” then leaned in, her scorching breath ghosting over Cheng Jianli’s ear. “Wifey, why aren’t you wearing anything underneath? Who helped you take it off? Hmm?”

The words instantly painted Cheng Jianli’s face crimson.

As expected, Jiang Muyan was, in some ways, truly a pervert.

Cheng Jianli didn’t answer her. As they lay down, the contact between their clothes became more apparent. Even while drowsy, Jiang Muyan couldn’t stay still, she wrapped her arms around Cheng Jianli’s waist again. Without that simple, soft garment in the way, her palm pressed directly against bare skin, like the meeting of glacier and molten lava.

Cheng Jianli turned over, evading Jiang Muyan’s touch, and rested her head on the rose-colored pillow. Keeping her voice deliberately calm, she said, “Get some sleep. I know you’re tired.”

The first thing one should do after differentiation is sleep. Cheng Jianli couldn’t fathom where Jiang Muyan found the energy to keep bothering her for so long.

Jiang Muyan was genuinely exhausted, having been forcing herself earlier. Mumbling, she asked, “Will you stay with me?”

“I’ll stay,” Cheng Jianli replied.

A faint smile appeared on Jiang Muyan’s lips as she finally closed her eyes in contentment, curling up beneath the warm blankets.

Within minutes, she was sound asleep.

The room returned to silence. Cheng Jianli sat at the edge of the bed.

Outside, the night wind continued, layer upon layer of biting cold crystallizing into frost on the windowpane, marking the passage of time.

After fully composing herself, Cheng Jianli got up to tidy the room.

She picked up the pheromone suppressant from the floor and sprayed some around.

The suppressant gradually dissolved the lingering pheromones in the air.

Though Jiang Muyan’s differentiation was complete, it was better to be cautious.

Cheng Jianli pulled the blankets up over Jiang Muyan. Given their exceptionally high pheromone compatibility, she could faintly detect the rose scent emanating from the nape of Jiang Muyan’s neck.

Rich and passionate.

Lowering her gaze, she simply watched Jiang Muyan.

What would become of everything that happened tonight by tomorrow?

Should she tell Jiang Muyan?

Truthfully, Jiang Muyan hadn’t done anything to her just called her “wife” a few extra times.

But was it just drunken rambling, or did Jiang Muyan truly see her that way? Cheng Jianli couldn’t tell.

Honestly, she didn’t understand Jiang Muyan’s thoughts. She’d never been in a relationship before, never been with anyone, she knew nothing about these matters.

Yet ever since meeting Jiang Muyan, this person had continuously influenced her emotions and thoughts.

At their first meeting, Jiang Muyan had rushed to the equipment room to save her, effortlessly dealing with those who tried to force a differentiation serum on her.

Later, when Cheng Jianli tutored her, they gradually grew closer. Despite being from such a wealthy family, Jiang Muyan had been overjoyed by the inexpensive clothes Cheng Jianli bought her.

During the “cheating” incident, without Jiang Muyan’s testimony, even if the homeroom teacher believed her, Cheng Jianli would have struggled to clear her name.

And when Zhang Qiang and Cheng Tianwei came to school to harass her, Jiang Muyan had investigated everything beforehand and shielded her.

Cheng Jianli’s eyes were like clear, icy pools as she recalled Jiang Muyan carrying her to the infirmary during PE class, helping administer suppressants during her heat, and the two of them making dumplings together in the cramped kitchen.

These images overlapped in Cheng Jianli’s mind.

Suddenly, she realized, what should she do? Her life and emotions seemed completely filled by this person.

If Jiang Muyan didn’t like her, what would she do?

The third day.

Outside, it was overcast. The autumn wind carried a chill, and a light drizzle fell continuously.

Raindrops danced chaotically on the ground, splattering onto the dust-covered windowsill and spreading a faint dampness.

Inside the room, two people lay on separate rose-pink beds. Jiang Muyan was curled up under the blankets, her brows furrowed, her eyelashes trembling slightly.

The sky had already brightened, and her consciousness gradually returned as she slowly opened her eyes.

Her neck was sore.

That was Jiang Muyan’s first sensation. She frowned, groggily sitting up and rubbing her neck, only to suddenly catch a strong, sweet fragrance on herself.

Weird, where did this rose scent come from? Did someone buy roses?

Cheng Jianli lay wrapped in the blankets of the other bed, only her pretty face peeking out. Hearing movement from Jiang Muyan’s side, she drowsily opened her eyes. “You’re awake?”

Jiang Muyan: “???”

She nearly toppled off the bed.

“X-Xiao Cheng?!” Jiang Muyan froze the moment she saw Cheng Jianli. “Why are you in my room?”

Cheng Jianli sat up, checked the time on her phone, and said calmly, “You slept for two days and two nights.”

Jiang Muyan stared blankly. “Two days and nights? What happened?”

Cheng Jianli frowned. “You don’t remember?”

Jiang Muyan was still dazed, and the excessive liquor left her head pounding. She winced, pressing her fingers to her temples, then murmured, “I don’t! Where is this?”

Seeing her like this, Cheng Jianli found it somewhat amusing but kept her expression cool. “Guess.”

At those words, Jiang Muyan glanced around and suddenly realized this wasn’t home, but a shabby little motel.

Deep pink sheets, rose-colored pillows, suggestive curtains tied on either side, and a small TV and air conditioner untouched in front of them. The whole room was tacky yet cozy.

W-What kind of weird place was this?!

Jiang Muyan rubbed her eyes hard, then abruptly realized something. Uneasily, she asked, “This, isn’t some love hotel suite, is it?”

Cheng Jianli nodded. “Mm, you guessed right.”

“AHHH!!!”

Jiang Muyan let out an unguarded scream, as if struck by lightning.

Cheng Jianli: “…”

After a pause, Cheng Jianli said, “Keep yelling louder, and the people downstairs will think someone’s getting beaten up in here.”

Cold sweat dripped down Jiang Muyan’s forehead.

No way, how had she brought Cheng Jianli to a love hotel?!

She had zero memory of it!

The last thing Jiang Muyan remembered was everyone celebrating after the sports festival. That night, Tang Yu had suggested playing cards, and when Cheng Jianli lost, she had stepped in to drink for her downing glass after glass.

Her memory ended there. Everything after was a blank.

Jiang Muyan lifted her head, anxiety creeping in. “Xiao Cheng, are you okay?”

Cheng Jianli met her gaze. “I’m fine.”

Jiang Muyan pressed on nervously. “I didn’t say anything ridiculous to you like last time, did I?”

Cheng Jianli thought for a moment. “Well, if calling me ‘wife’ while insisting on stripping me counts as ridiculous, then yes, it was pretty absurd.”

Jiang Muyan’s pupils practically shook. “WHAT?!”

As she said this, a faint blush rose on Cheng Jianli’s cheeks. “Don’t believe me?”

How could Jiang Muyan not believe her? Her mind had gone completely blank.

How,  how was this exactly like the last time she got drunk?!

Why was she so obsessed with stripping Cheng Jianli naked?!

Jiang Muyan suddenly realized she was such a pervert, no wonder Cheng Jianli always called her a creep.

So she really was a creep.

At this thought, Jiang Muyan nearly teared up. Even if there was only a one-in-a-thousand chance, she had to explain: “Teacher Cheng, I swear that’s not what I was thinking,” she stammered, almost biting her tongue mid-sentence. “I was drunk again, just like last time, so I spouted nonsense and did a bunch of weird things. Please don’t be mad.”

Cheng Jianli silently stared at her.

Jiang Muyan hastily scrambled off the bed and sat at the edge of Cheng Jianli’s. Cheng Jianli gave a light cough and pulled her legs back under the blanket.

“I’m sorry for bringing you to this couples’ suite and making you stay overnight in such a shabby place.”

Cheng Jianli blinked. “What?”

Jiang Muyan thought even if she’d been drunk, she should’ve booked a luxury presidential suite. How could she have subjected Cheng Jianli to this dingy motel? She continued with a miserable expression, “Aaaaaah, I’m so sorry for making you endure a night here with me.”

“Next time, I’ll definitely get a better room,” Jiang Muyan reached out, grasping Cheng Jianli’s cold palm, and mumbled, “The kind that costs 25,000 a night.”

Cheng Jianli’s face flushed as she withdrew her hand. “Why would you book something that expensive?”

This person’s priorities were always so bizarre.

Jiang Muyan scratched her head and cautiously said, “Because I want to give you the best.”

Cheng Jianli frowned. “You don’t actually think you did anything to me, do you?”

Jiang Muyan froze. “I, didn’t?”

Cheng Jianli asked, “Is that important?”

“Very important!” Jiang Muyan immediately replied. “I’m afraid I broke my promise, that I didn’t respect you, that I did something you didn’t like.”

Cheng Jianli recalled the fleeting kiss from last night, then looked at Jiang Muyan’s earnest eyes now and her earlier words, “afraid I broke my promise.”

“You didn’t,” Cheng Jianli sighed, picking up her school uniform jacket from the side. “Nothing happened.”

Jiang Muyan: “Really?”

Cheng Jianli said, “Don’t you trust yourself?”

Jiang Muyan covered her face. “I don’t trust drunk-me.”

Cheng Jianli: “…”

“Actually, you showed remarkable restraint. You didn’t do anything particularly outrageous to me,” Cheng Jianli said. “And it wasn’t last night, it was the night before. You slept for two full days.”

Jiang Muyan was instantly sidetracked. “I slept for two days? How is that possible?”

Cheng Jianli hinted, “Haven’t you noticed a very distinct scent in the air?”

Only then did Jiang Muyan turn to sniff the air.

She’d been too absorbed in her shock over bringing Cheng Jianli to a love hotel to notice the faint trace of roses lingering in the room.

Though subtle, the sweet fragrance was unmistakable.

Jiang Muyan turned back excitedly. “Did you buy me roses?”

Cheng Jianli: “No.”

Jiang Muyan frowned. “But isn’t this the scent of roses?”

Cheng Jianli said, “Because you presented as an alpha two nights ago. Your pheromones are rose-scented.”

This was the second bombshell to hit Jiang Muyan that morning. She gasped, “I presented as an alpha?!”

Cheng Jianli nodded. “Yes.”

“You’ve been having pain in the back of your neck recently, right? That was probably a sign of your differentiation,” Cheng Jianli said. “That night after you drank, you started acting strange. I thought it was just the alcohol at first, but when I checked the back of your neck, I realized you were about to differentiate.”

“I called Uncle Liu several times, but he didn’t answer. I had no choice but to take you to the nearest hotel, but neither of us had our IDs, so the front desk wouldn’t let us in. That’s why I brought you to this small motel instead.”

Jiang Muyan stared at her in disbelief. “So, you were the one who brought me here to get a room?”

Cheng Jianli took a deep breath. “Is that the only thing on your mind?”

Jiang Muyan muttered under her breath, unsure whether she was relieved or regretful. “Ah, so I wasn’t the one who initiated getting a room after all.” Seeing Cheng Jianli’s indifferent expression, she quickly added, “See? I’m so pure!”

Within seconds, Jiang Muyan was back to praising herself in roundabout ways.

Cheng Jianli said expressionlessly, “Yes, you’re the purest. How could a pure high school girl possibly think of getting a room?”

“But I really thought I’d done something to you earlier. Teacher Cheng, why didn’t you say so sooner?” Jiang Muyan sighed in relief. “So the only reason you brought me to the motel that night was because I was differentiating?”

“Mm. Uncle Liu called me back around midnight. He said he’d accidentally left his phone at the office and asked where you were,” Cheng Jianli explained. “I told him you’d just finished differentiating and were still unconscious. He said he’d pick you up after you woke up.”

Jiang Muyan felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information first thing in the morning. There were so many questions she wanted to ask, but she didn’t know where to start.

Cheng Jianli continued, “Uncle Liu was really worried about you. He said he’d take you to the hospital for a checkup when you got back. Remember to call him.”

Jiang Muyan nodded. “Okay.”

The two fell silent for a moment. Jiang Muyan sat back on the edge of the bed and touched the back of her neck. “Um, Teacher Cheng!”

Cheng Jianli responded, “Hmm?”

“Did you really stay here with me for two whole days?” Jiang Muyan asked.

Cheng Jianli nodded.

Hearing this, Jiang Muyan grew concerned. “That must have been so hard on you. Did you even eat or sleep properly these past two days?”

“It was fine,” Cheng Jianli said. “There were two beds, and I went downstairs for meals.”

Actually, Jiang Muyan should have woken up by the second day, but when Cheng Jianli checked on her, there were no signs of her stirring. She had no choice but to extend their stay for another night.

Uncle Liu had brought their IDs over. He thanked Cheng Jianli profusely and asked if he should take both of them back.

Cheng Jianli told him Jiang Muyan was still unconscious and her pheromones were unstable, so it was better to let her stay there until she woke up.

Uncle Liu agreed.

And so they waited until today.

Jiang Muyan asked, “Teacher Cheng, have you had breakfast yet?”

Cheng Jianli replied, “You woke me up this morning. I haven’t eaten.”

“Then let’s go eat together,” Jiang Muyan said, lifting her gaze. “There should be a breakfast place downstairs. I can call Uncle Liu from there too.”

“You haven’t eaten in two days,” Cheng Jianli said. “You really should replenish your energy.”

Jiang Muyan sighed. “Yeah, I can’t believe I slept for two whole days.”

Cheng Jianli reassured her, “I slept for a full day and night when I differentiated too. It’s normal, so don’t worry.”

Jiang Muyan stood up: “Let’s go then.”

Cheng Jianli checked her phone: “It’s about breakfast time. Get ready, and we’ll check out.”

Jiang Muyan gave an “Oh” and quickly started moving.

But as she raised and lowered her arms, a dull ache still lingered at the nape of her neck.

The thing she had longed for day and night had actually happened over these past few days her emotions were complicated.

She had indeed dreamed of presenting, but she never wanted it to happen when she was completely unaware!

Jiang Muyan sighed inwardly.

Well, at least it was over. Now, when her wife went into heat, she could soothe her with her pheromones.

Besides, Cheng Jianli had stayed by her side all this time. The thought filled Jiang Muyan with gratitude. She rubbed the back of her neck, feeling a soft, slightly raised patch of skin.

“Don’t touch it randomly. You only presented as an alpha a few days ago, and your pheromones aren’t stable yet,” Cheng Jianli scolded gently, seeing her fidget with her scent gland. “An alpha’s gland is just as delicate as an omega’s. You need to be careful.”

Jiang Muyan tilted her head curiously. “By the way, Teacher Cheng, how did you know I was an alpha?”

Cheng Jianli replied, “Didn’t you say yourself that you’d present as one?”

“But I want to know how you confirmed it,” Jiang Muyan pressed.

Cheng Jianli explained, “After you presented, our pheromone compatibility was very high. Your scent made me dizzy.”

“That night, I also checked your gland. An omega’s gland has a bonding mark, while an alpha’s doesn’t. Betas don’t even develop scent glands at all.”

So that was it.

Jiang Muyan finally understood.

“Then, does my pheromone smell nice?” she asked shyly.

Cheng Jianli: “…?”

Jiang Muyan grinned. “I thought mine would be fruity too, but it turned out to be floral.”

Cheng Jianli considered it for a moment before answering, “It’s very pleasant.”

She remembered that night, how Jiang Muyan’s scent had overwhelmed her, making it impossible to pull away. It had enveloped her completely.

“You’re the first alpha I’ve met with a floral scent. They’re rare.”

Jiang Muyan beamed. “So I’m one in a million!”

Cheng Jianli nodded.

Alphas with floral pheromones were uncommon, especially something as intense as roses.

Cheng Jianli had a feeling Jiang Muyan would be very popular among omegas in the future.

The thought stirred a faint displeasure in her chest.

Once they finished packing, the two left the room. Jiang Muyan solemnly applied a scent-blocking patch.

Now she was just like her wife, she couldn’t be happier!

As Cheng Jianli bent to put on her coat, Jiang Muyan was about to happily spray some scent-neutralizer and leave with her when she suddenly noticed faint red marks on Cheng Jianli’s snow-white neck.

They looked fresh, as if someone had just kissed her there.

Jiang Muyan froze, her mind going blank. When she snapped out of it, she immediately grabbed Cheng Jianli’s shoulders in distress, startling her.

Cheng Jianli frowned. “What’s wrong?”

“Teacher Cheng  you, you kissed someone?!” Jiang Muyan cried out indignantly. “Who dared kiss you? I’ll beat them to death!!!”